Mehul Shah, Vice President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse, presented the official stamp released by the Department of Posts, Government of India, to Hon. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Republic of Botswana, during his visit where he represented the Indian Diamond Industry at the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Summit. Honorable Minister showed heartfelt appreciation during the presentation and reiterated the excellent relationship the Republic of Botswana shares with India.

On the Summit, Mehul Shah opined:

“I am very happy that Botswana and Angola have joined the WFDB as Nation Affiliated Members, broadening the Federation’s international representation and deepening engagement between producing countries and the global manufacturing community. It was also a pleasure to meet Hon. Minister of Minerals and Energy Ms Kenewendo and present her the Bharat Diamond Bourse Stamp.”

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana. The summit brought together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations.

Held in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under the theme “Nation-Building and the Future of Responsible Luxury”, the summit focused on the long-term positioning of natural diamonds, including provenance, beneficiation, transparency, sustainability and value creation across producing nations and trading centers. The gathering sought to reinforce consumer confidence and strengthen the value proposition of natural diamonds within an increasingly competitive luxury landscape.